Integrated Agriculture: An Approach for Sustainable Agriculture

Khan Amanullah

Published by De Gruyter 2024

Integrated Agriculture

An Approach for Sustainable Agriculture

Khan Amanullah

Volume 3 in the series Integrated Global STEM

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111448077

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About this book

Integrated Agriculture - An Approach for Sustainable Agriculture offers a comprehensive examination of a transformative agricultural paradigm aimed at revolutionizing farming practices worldwide. This book explores the core principles and practical applications of integrated agriculture, presenting a holistic perspective that merges traditional wisdom with modern scientific advancements. The book is an indispensable resource that bridges theory and practice, offering readers a roadmap to embracing a holistic and forward-thinking approach to farming on a global scale. Through its comprehensive exploration of integrated agricultural practices, this book advocates for a sustainable and prosperous future for agriculture worldwide.With a focus on enhancing agricultural productivity, profitability, sustainability, and environmental health, this book serves as a guiding beacon for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students invested in the future of global agriculture.

Bridges theory and practice, offering readers a roadmap to embracing a holistic and forward-thinking approach to farming on a global scale.
Advocates for a sustainable and prosperous future for agriculture worldwide.

Author / Editor information

Dr. Amanullah is currently working as Professor in the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Crop Production Sciences, The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. Dr. Amanullah has published/edited more than 26 books/reports, and more than 350 research papers/chapters in peer reviewed journals including more than 130 papers in the impact factor journals.
Dr. Amanullah is the co-author in few books published by UN-FAO e.g. (1): Soil and Pulses: Symbiosis for Life (2016) (2): Unlocking the Potential of Soil Organic Carbon (2017), (3): Soil Pollution: a hidden reality (2018), (4): Measuring and modelling soil carbon stocks and stock changes in livestock production systems – Guidelines for assessment (2019), and (5): Water use of livestock production systems and supply chains – Guidelines for assessment (2020), etc.
Dr. Amanullah is the co-author of a chapter on the assessment report of The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) on land degradation and restoration (2018). Dr. Amanullah worked as review editor of The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Climate Change and Land (SRCCL), also known as the "Special Report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems (2019).
Dr. Amanullah also edited few books with Intech Open e.g.: (1): Rice - Technology and Production (2017), (2): Nitrogen in Agriculture-Updates (2018), (3): Corn: Production and Human Health in Changing Climate (2018), (4): Agronomy - Climate Change & Food Security (2020), etc., and a recent book with MDPI-Agriculture on Fertilizer Use, Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability (2022).
Dr. Amanullah has been awarded with three Research Productivity Awards by the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Islamabad in 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2015-16. Dr. Amanullah represented Pakistan in the FAO Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) in the Global Soil Partnership (2015-2018).
Some of Dr. Amanullah field of interests includes: Agronomy, Field Crops Production, Crop Physiology & Growth Analysis, Inter-Cropping & Plants Competition, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Food Security, GHGs Estimation in Field Crops, Crop Nutrition, Fertilizer and Water Use Efficiency, Dryland Agriculture & Drought, Organic Farming, Crops Management under Stressful Environments, Sustainable Crop Production, Sustainable Soil and Water Management, and Farmers training etc.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
Chapter 1 Agriculture: the backbone of nations Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter 2 Global challenges in agriculture Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	29
Chapter 3 Agronomy: the foundation of modern agriculture Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	53
Chapter 4 Integrated agriculture: sustainable agriculture and decarbonizing practices Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	67
Chapter 5 Integrated farming systems: a global approach Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	99
Chapter 6 Integrated crop management for global sustainability Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	129
Chapter 7 Integrated livestock management: sustainable practices Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Chapter 8 Integrated fisheries and aquaculture management: ensuring food security Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	173
Chapter 9 Integrated forestry management: promoting biodiversity and conservation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	195
Chapter 10 Integrated natural resources management: a global perspective Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	219
Chapter 11 Integrated soil, water, and environmental management: mitigating climate change impacts Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	251
Chapter 12 Cottage industry and rural development: global initiatives Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	273
Chapter 13 Global agriculture: current trends and future outlook Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	285
Chapter 14 Agricultural institutions and policies Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	303
Chapter 15 Definitions and related terms: a comprehensive glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	331
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	357

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Graduate students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers in agriculture and sustainable development.
Pages
- Front matter: 17
- Main content: 370
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 2
- Coloured Illustrations: 39
Keywords: Agronomy; Decarbonization; Climate Change; Global Agriculture; Management.

eBook

Published: June 17, 2024
ISBN: 9783111448077

Paperback

Published: June 17, 2024
ISBN: 9783111448015